Teaming with microbes : a gardener's guide to the soil food web

by Jeff Lowenfels

Other authorsWayne Lewis (Author)
Hardcover, 2010

Call number

S 591 .L59 2010

Publication

Portland, Or. : Timber Press, 2010.

Description

When we use chemical fertilizers, we injure the microbial life that sustains plants and then become increasingly dependent on an arsenal of toxic substances. Teaming with Microbes offers an alternative to this vicious circle and details how to garden in a way that strengthens, rather than destroys, the soil food web. You'll discover that healthy soil is teeming with life-not just earthworms and insects, but a staggering multitude of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms. This must-have guide is for everyone, from those devoted to organic gardening techniques to weekend gardeners who simply want to grow healthy plants without resorting to chemicals.

Pages

220

ISBN

9781604691139

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